How to Build a Resume That Gets You Selected at TCS and Infosys? A Complete Guide for Freshers

If you want your resume to stand out among thousands of applications, its structure, keywords and presentation must be right. Introduction Big IT companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant hire thousands of freshers every year. Since lakhs of applications come in, a recruiter looks at a resume for only a few seconds. Many companies first screen resumes using software like an ATS (Applicant Tracking System). So a resume must be attractive, but also clean, accurate and keyword-complete. 1. Resume length and format One page is enough for freshers. Use a simple, readable font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman), size 10-12. Avoid photos, colored boxes, graphics and tables. An ATS may not be able to read them. Save the file as a PDF (unless the company says otherwise). File name, for example: Rahul_Patil_Resume.pdf. 2. Sections of the resume (in the right order) 1. Contact information Name, mobile number, professional email, city, and LinkedIn and GitHub links. The email should look like [email protected], not cuteboy123@... 2. Career objective / profile summary (2-3 lines) Avoid generic sentences. For example: "B.E. Computer Engineering graduate with project experience in Java, SQL and web development. Eager to contribute to the IT sector using problem-solving skills." 3. Educational qualifications Write the degree, college, year of passing and percentage/CGPA. List the most recent education first (then 10th and 12th). If you have a current backlog, be ready to explain it honestly in the interview. 4. Technical skills Programming: Java, Python, C++ Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React Database: MySQL, MongoDB Tools: Git, VS Code, MS Excel Important: List only what you really know. Questions will be asked about it in the interview. 5. Projects For freshers, this section is the most important. For each project, include: The project name and technologies used What it was for (1 line) Your role and the result Example: "Student Attendance System: A web system built using PHP and MySQL. Saved time by digitizing attendance records." 6. Internships / training / certifications Add certificates from trusted names like NPTEL, Coursera, Google and Microsoft. 7. Achievements and activities Hackathons, competitions, participation in college fests, NSS/NCC, club leadership. 3. Tips to make it ATS-friendly Use keywords from the job advertisement (e.g., Java, SQL, Testing, Communication) naturally in your resume. Use standard section titles: Education, Skills, Projects, Experience. Use bullet points and avoid long paragraphs. Use action verbs: Developed, Designed, Implemented, Led, Analyzed. Give numbers where possible: "Developed a system for 500 students." 4. Common mistakes Fix them: Check for spelling and grammar mistakes 2-3 times, and have a friend read it before sending. Don't put in false information or skills you don't have. It gets exposed. Keep a 1-page resume for freshers, not 2-3 pages. Slightly change the skills in your resume to match each company's job description. Avoid personal details (date of birth, religion, father's name) unless required. 5. Free tools for building a resume Simple templates in Canva and Google Docs Novoresume, Zety (free versions) You can also use online resume score tools for an ATS check. 6. Keep these with your resume The selection process at companies like TCS and Infosys generally has an online test (Aptitude, Reasoning, Verbal, sometimes Coding), then technical and HR interviews. Check the process on the company's official careers pages (e.g., TCS NextStep, Infosys Careers), as procedures can change. You should be able to speak confidently about every word in your resume in the interview. Conclusion A good resume is your first interview. Keep it clean, honest, authentic and result-oriented. Focus on projects, skills and certifications, and update it before every application. "A resume isn't just a piece of paper, it's the first introduction to your ability."